Nix Mode

Handle Clawdbot operations in Nix mode (configuration management, environment detection).

Installer
$clawhub install nix-mode

Clawdbot Nix Mode Skill

This skill handles Clawdbot operations specifically when running in Nix mode.

Nix Mode Specific Features

Environment Detection

  • Detect when CLAWDBOT_NIX_MODE=1 is set

  • Identify Nix-managed configuration paths

  • Recognize Nix-specific error messages and behaviors

Configuration Management

  • Understand that auto-install flows are disabled in Nix mode

  • Guide users to proper Nix package management

  • Explain why certain self-modification features are unavailable

Path Handling

  • Recognize Nix store paths

  • Understand the difference between config and state directories

  • Handle CLAWDBOT_CONFIG_PATH and CLAWDBOT_STATE_DIR appropriately

Troubleshooting

  • Identify Nix-specific remediation messages

  • Guide users to proper dependency management via Nix

  • Explain the read-only Nix mode banner behavior

Usage Guidelines

When operating in Nix mode:

  1. Do not attempt to auto-install dependencies

  2. Direct users to Nix package management instead

  3. Respect the immutable nature of Nix installations

  4. Advise on proper configuration practices for Nix environments